Amarok is a music player and collection manager developed by the KDE community. It provides tools for organizing large music libraries and selecting tracks using more than conventional playlists.
The application’s interface combines a collection browser, playlist editor and contextual information. Its dynamic playlist system automatically selects music according to configurable criteria, allowing listening sessions to change without manually arranging every track.
Amarok also integrates with internet music services, manages album artwork and supports ratings and playback statistics. Its scripting facilities allow additional functionality to be incorporated into the player.
Amarok uses Qt and KDE Frameworks, with music playback provided by Phonon.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Browse and manage music collections using artist, album and other metadata.
- Create conventional playlists and edit playlist contents using drag and drop.
- Generate dynamic playlists automatically from configurable selection criteria.
- Rate tracks and maintain play counts and automatic scores.
- Search music collections and edit track metadata.
- Manage album artwork through a dedicated cover manager.
- ReplayGain support for consistent listening volume.
- Integration with Last.fm for listening statistics and related services.
- Access compatible Ampache music servers.
- Integration with Magnatune and other supported internet music services.
- Support basic iPod, MTP and USB mass-storage music devices.
- Use custom scripts to extend player functionality.
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts and KDE desktop integration.
- Display contextual information associated with the currently playing music.
Website: amarok.kde.org
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Developer: Amarok team
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
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